From peyton at peytonstafford.com Thu Nov 1 16:43:43 2012 From: peyton at peytonstafford.com (Stafford, Peyton) Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:43:43 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] Fwd: Upcoming Webinars -Common Core In-Reply-To: <8CF867EDB31DF68-1A9C-676E6@webmail-m028.sysops.aol.com> References: <6420DF86-D4A7-4B85-B035-8CE26ACA955F@mac.com> <8CF867EDB31DF68-1A9C-676E6@webmail-m028.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: After all the discussion of CCSS at the CSD workshop, I thought this webinar could not come at a better time. Peyton Stafford | Peyton Stafford Associates | Toll-Free 866.428.5344 | peyton at peytonstafford.com | www.peytonstafford.com You are receiving this email as a subscriber of ABC-CLIO or LMC. To view this email in your browser, please click here [image: spacer] [image: spacer] [image: spacer] [image: LMC@ the Forefront is on edWeb. 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You might be interested even if you didn't attend. http://www.olaweb.org/assets/documents/csd_common_core_public%20libraries.pptx -- * Jane Corry Youth Librarian-Belmont Neighborhood Library Multnomah County Library 503.988.5382 OLA CSD Chair [image: cid:image001.png at 01CD9CA2.9FA55520] ** * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.png Type: image/png Size: 42625 bytes Desc: not available URL: From janec at multcolib.org Sat Nov 3 09:18:52 2012 From: janec at multcolib.org (Jane Corry) Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012 09:18:52 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] Digital Age Libraries and Youth- from the CSD fall workshop Message-ID: Her topic: > *Digital Age Libraries and Youth: Learning Labs, Literacy Leaders, > Radical Resources*.? Eliza Dresang Cleary Professor of Children and Youth > Services at University of Washington Information School > > The changing roles of libraries, both public and school, in children?s and > teen?s information behavior and the resources they use in the > Internet-dominated, media-rich participatory culture and on how libraries > have adapted and can adapt to the needs, interests, and information > seeking, use, and creating of youth in the digitally saturated environment > of the 21st century. > > scroll down to the bottom of the page > > http://cleary.ischool.uw.edu/about -- * Jane Corry Youth Librarian-Belmont Neighborhood Library Multnomah County Library 503.988.5382 OLA CSD Chair [image: cid:image001.png at 01CD9CA2.9FA55520] ** * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Tue Nov 6 08:58:57 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 16:58:57 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] FW: [oasl-all] [Elementary] Reading is an Investment Program Has Begun Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2431F20BC5@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Posted on behalf of Jen Maurer: [cid:image005.png at 01CC97E8.C49AD4F0] This year?s Reading is an Investment (RII) program launched in late October. Sponsored by the State Treasurer and the Oregon College Savings Plan, it aims to promote literacy and financial education among K-5 elementary students in Oregon. http://www.oregon.gov/treasury/Newsroom/Pages/ViewArticle.aspx?pressReleaseID=39 http://www.oregon.gov/treasury/Reading/Pages/default.aspx As part of RII, your elementary school library will receive two free books: Three Cups by Tony Townsley and Mark St. Germain and Spending Success by Paul Nourigat. Homeschoolers and students in private elementary schools are welcome to participate, but they do not receive donated books. [Cover art for THREE CUPS] [cid:image003.png at 01CDBB58.2D23CED0] The biggest program component is encouraging kids to read or be read to, and the books should relate to money and finances. Students must read at least 3 books from the recommended reading list, and they will track their time in increments of 20 (read-to-me kids) or 40 (independent readers) minutes. Participants may fill out a reading log up to 10 times, and each submitted log counts as an entry for the Oregon College Savings Plan drawing. For resources such as curriculum tie-ins and the recommended reading list, visit http://www.oregon.gov/treasury/Reading/Pages/Teachers-and-Librarians.aspx. The second page of the reading log has a detailed explanation of how to participate. http://www.oregon.gov/treasury/Reading/Documents/Reading%20Log.pdf For students to be eligible for one of the fifty $500 college savings plan scholarships, their entries must be received by April 5, 2013. (Did you know that the winners? schools also receives $500?) Need the program information in Spanish? http://www.oregon.gov/treasury/Reading/Documents/Reading%20Log%20Spanish%202013.pdf If you have any questions about Reading is an Investment, contact the Office of the State Treasurer at 503.378.4329 or reading.investment at ost.state.or.us. Recall that financial literacy is emphasized in the Oregon Social Sciences Standards which were adopted in 2011. http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1802 These are the three core financial literacy standards, which are then more specific by grade level: ? Acquire the knowledge and economic reasoning skills to make sound personal financial decisions to meet long and short term goals. ? Understand and apply key concepts of personal income potential, risk management, and investment. ? Examine individual responsibility and the impact of decisions on personal, local, regional, national and global economies. Finally, if your school really wants to focus on financial education, an option is to try combining Reading is an Investment with Banking on Our Future. http://www.bankingonourfuture.org/ Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to Research. Research to Learn. [http://ola.memberclicks.net/message/image/8f12fa6b-7e33-4d3e-8700-a81ea4271cda] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The survey closes Monday, November 19th. You can take the survey online at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFgtdjBqbmllR1o1RmJ5dDVFZDFzdnc6MQ#gid=0. For more information read the email below. Questions? Contact: Matt McLain at mmclain at utah.gov Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: Matt McLain [mailto:mmclain at utah.gov] Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 9:05 AM To: yscon at lists.ncmail.net Subject: [YSCON] IMLS Survey: Lend Your Voice to Our Youngest Learners! The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking your stories of successful community partnerships for a 2013 policy report on the role of early learning in public libraries. Your stories are paramount to this report's success, no matter the size of your library or the scale of your partnerships. ALSC's Early Childhood Programs & Services Committee invites you to lend your voice to our nation's youngest learners at this critical time for early childhood programs and services. Please follow this survey link to share your stories with IMLS by Monday, 11/19/12: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFgtdjBqbmllR1o1RmJ5dDVFZDFzdnc6MQ#gid=0 Please help us market this important survey by sharing the link with other youth services colleagues and professionals in your library, community, and/or state. On behalf of our nation's little ones and their families, we thank you for your advocacy! Early Childhood Programs & Services Committee Association for Library Service to Children Matt McLain Youth Services Coordinator Utah State Library mmclain at utah.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Wed Nov 7 15:21:59 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2012 23:21:59 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Public libraries and Common Core State Standards--is your library ready? Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2431F228F2@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> My colleague, Jen Maurer, presented at the OLA Children?s Services Division meeting on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) a few weeks ago. While there are CCSS for math and English language arts, the focus was on the latter. We learned from her presentation that at least 50% of what elementary school students read should be informational text, in middle school it?s 55%, and by the end of high school it?s 70%. Informational texts are a sub-set of non-fiction. For example, poetry and instructional texts (i.e. how-to books) are not considered informational. These requirements are supposed to be fully implemented in all Oregon schools by the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year. Is your library?s circulating collection ready for this increase in demand for informational texts? The State Library has ordered the books on non-fiction collection development discussed at the CSD meeting so keep your eyes open for ?New books?? emails. In the mean time, here are two books you can use now: * Nonfiction for Young Adults: From Delight to Wisdom by Betty Carter & Richard F. Abrahamson * From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children?s Books by Kathleen Horning (Newer edition is on order.) * Reference sources and services for youth by Meghan Harper (includes section on developing a core reference collection) * Crash course in collection development by Wayne Disher If you would like to request these or other materials from the Oregon State Library please use your library's established interlibrary loan process or send your full name, the name of your library, complete title information, shipping address, and a phone number to the document delivery department at library.request at state.or.us or (fax) 503-588-7119. Items will be checked out to your library, not to you personally, for 4 weeks (print materials) or 2 weeks (videos). Materials will be delivered via mail or Orbis Cascade Alliance Courier, and you may return them the same way. Normally a single copy is purchases and it is loaned on a first-come-first-serve basis. You may be put on a hold list for several weeks. Thank you for your patience. Do you know how to use online databases well enough to help students access the increased number of articles and primary documents they will need to do their homework? * Learn which Kindergarten-12th Grade Gale databases to use when: http://secondary.educator.oslis.org/find-information (scroll down to bottom of the page to click on link and open word.doc) * Download and print ?Tip Sheets? http://support.gale.com/gale/cat.html?cat=1196 * For example, take a look at the Kids Info Bits Tip Sheet: http://www.gale.cengage.com/pdf/searchtip/kidsInfobits_tip.pdf * View short FREE Gale online tutorials to learn more: http://www.cengagesites.com/Literature/790/gale-cengage-library-training/on-demand-training/ * Participate in a FREE upcoming Gale training webinar: http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/calendar.php?crd=cengagegale& Learn more ways libraries can support students and schools as CCSS is implemented by reading Jen?s PowerPoint: http://www.olaweb.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=136 Learn more about CCSS on the Oregon Department of Education?s website: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2860 Hopefully this will help you prepare your library to support student success in your community in the coming year. 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This committee will look for ways gather and distribute these resources and ideas to libraries across the state. * Choose and schedule training workshops for library staff by a science vendor, or STEM expert, to be paid for by OLA CSD, and offered at a low cost, or no cost to staff. * The STEM Programming Committee will meet via email for the foreseeable future. If you are interested in taking part in this group, please let me know! Korie Buerkle, CSD Chair-Elect Children?s Librarian | Assistant Library Director Newberg Public Library Office 503 554 7734 | Children?s Desk 503 537 0304 newberglibrary.org | facebook.com/newberglibrary Construction starts in January! MakingRoomToRead.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jennifer.maurer at state.or.us Thu Nov 8 13:50:32 2012 From: jennifer.maurer at state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2012 21:50:32 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Clarification about High School Grade Levels for 2013 Letters about Literature Contest Message-ID: Because of changes with sponsorship at the national level, this year's Letters about Literature program is not open to juniors and seniors in high school. The earlier announcement (http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/kids-lib/2012-October/001240.html) noted that Level III of the competition is for grades 9 and 10. That's a disappointing shift, I know, and the contest organizers are hoping to be able to include juniors and seniors again next year. Please share this information as appropriate. 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I do have 20 years experience teaching in the public schools: math, science, computer literacy, higher order thinking skills (H.O.T.S.), and information literacy, and was a teacher-to-teacher technology mentor. So, basically, I am capable of leading or facilitating workshops in general. Is that enough of a foundation to make this a good investment for our Children's Department? I hope to be able to partner with local parenting education and childcare faculty and staff and use this as a core upon which to build workshops for our staff and for parents, at the least.I could present the included material and they could bolster it with practical experience and advice. Or, that was my initial inspiration upon finding this toolkit. Have any of you worked with the _Every Child Ready to Read? (ECRR) Second Edition Toolkit_? http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3404 Thank you for your attention, Barbara Currier Library Assistant, Children's Department Albany Public Library 2450 14th Ave. SE Albany, OR 97322 541.917.7580 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Thu Nov 8 16:31:27 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012 00:31:27 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] QUESTION: ECRR Toolkit In-Reply-To: <1352417701.74002.YahooMailNeo@web112611.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: , <1352417701.74002.YahooMailNeo@web112611.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2431F22EA9@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> The Oregon State Library has 2 copies of the ECRR 2nd Ed kit that you can check out to see if it will work for you and your library before making the investment. You can check it out via your library's ILL process. Here is the link to it in our catalog so you have the right information for the ILL request: http://catalog.willamette.edu/search~S2?/tevery+child+ready+to+read/tevery+child+ready+to+read/1%2C5%2C6%2CB/frameset&FF=tevery+child+ready+to+read+ at +your+library&1%2C1%2C The 2nd Ed kit was designed to be a turn-key curriculum, meaning that no training should be required for anyone to implement it. I'm sure training helps, especially when it comes to answering participants questions, but it shouldn't be necessary. If you are interested, I'd be happy to talk with you more about training options and opportunities--just let me know! Thanks, Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 ________________________________ From: kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] on behalf of Currier Barbara [b_a_currier at yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 3:35 PM To: kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [kids-lib] QUESTION: ECRR Toolkit Good Day, Good People! I would like an opinion, please, of this set of materials from ALA. It looks very interesting, complete and helpful, but if it requires a degree in early childhood development and decades of experience teaching preschool children to implement, it probably isn't for me and not a good use of $200 of our 2013 Ready to Read Grant. I will be Children's Librarian here in Albany in April. I do have 20 years experience teaching in the public schools: math, science, computer literacy, higher order thinking skills (H.O.T.S.), and information literacy, and was a teacher-to-teacher technology mentor. So, basically, I am capable of leading or facilitating workshops in general. Is that enough of a foundation to make this a good investment for our Children's Department? I hope to be able to partner with local parenting education and childcare faculty and staff and use this as a core upon which to build workshops for our staff and for parents, at the least. I could present the included material and they could bolster it with practical experience and advice. Or, that was my initial inspiration upon finding this toolkit. Have any of you worked with the _Every Child Ready to Read? (ECRR) Second Edition Toolkit_? http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3404 Thank you for your attention, Barbara Currier Library Assistant, Children's Department Albany Public Library 2450 14th Ave. SE Albany, OR 97322 541.917.7580 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Tue Nov 13 12:32:22 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:32:22 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] November Online Learning Opportunities! (FREE!) Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2431F27500@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Below is the email from my colleague, Darci Hanning, about upcoming online professional development opportunities. I've copied and pasted those that specifically apply to youth services here. To see the full listing of FREE online training opportunities, see Darci's email at the bottom of this email. November 20 (1-2 pm) / Part 2 On Common Core - Librarians, the Secret Weapon (School Library Journal) The New York City Department of Education Office of Library Services is at the forefront of a movement to clarify the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for the profession. Olga Nesi, a regional coordinator at the NYC DOE Library Services, will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities the CCSS present for librarians, the role of the profession in supporting the goals of the initiative, and the workshops she and her colleagues have been conducting around the state. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/ Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 Greetings everyone! Here is your semimonthly listing of various training opportunities for the last half of November. As a quick reminder: Northwest Central has a calendar of online events: here is what's currently posted for the month of November. The State Library has created a new web page where you can peruse sites offering archived versions of previous webinars - check it out! Several database-specific webinars are being offered by Gale each month; see their training event calendar for more info. For the second half of November, the following webcasts will be presented for free by The Accessible Technology Coalition, American Management Association, Booklist, Colorado State Library, Georgia Library Association, Grantspace, Infopeople, Insync Training, Library Journal, NASA, National Library of Medicine, Nebraska Library Commission, Nonprofit Webinars, O'Reilly, San Jose State University's SLIS Program, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, TL Virtual Cafe, VolunteerMatch, Washington State Library, WebJunction, and the Wyoming State Library. A list of webcasts for November is available on the Wyoming Libraries Planning Calendar. Keep in mind it may be useful to check the calendars mentioned periodically for updated/new offerings in addition to the items below. ? Please make sure to check the link for each item to confirm the time and convert to local (Pacific) time as needed: Pacific time is one hour behind Mountain time, two hours behind Central time, and three hours behind Eastern time. November 19 (12-1 pm) / Holiday Stress (Insync Training) What should be a season of love and joy often turns instead to tiring weeks of overspending, overindulging, disappointment and STRESS! Join facilitator Jane Bozarth for a look at common causes of holiday stress and ways to combat them. Leave this fun, interactive session with an action plan for taking back the spirit of the season! For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs/ November 19 (12-1 pm) / Makerspaces: A New Wave of Library Service (American Library Association) Learn what makerspaces are and how they work from librarians who are on the cutting edge of this movement by attending our upcoming series of free webinars. Each webinar will feature a panel of staff, administration, and patrons from one of the libraries that have implemented a makerspace. They'll talk about how their makerspace concept began, how it was designed and how it was implemented. You'll learn about the maker movement in general, the role libraries are playing specifically, and get ideas about how you can get involved and start a makerspace in your library! For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://goo.gl/oZYUR November 20 (11:15-12 pm) / Database of the Month: SIRS Discoverer (Wyoming State Library) Appropriate for elementary and middle school kids, public or school library, this resource offers full-text articles written for and about kids, subject tree searching, and added content such as, World Almanac for Kids, Science Failr Explorer, and much more. Come check it out! For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/563188566 November 21 (8-9 am) / 17 Things to Soak Up - Online (Tech Talk / NCompass) The Nebraska Library Commission has "23 Things," a web 2.0 experience for librarians, but how do you get teachers involved in something like this? At Westside High School, we developed a shorter program tailored to the needs of teachers. Our "Things" helped them discover new classroom tools and places to look for professional growth. Speaker: Carrie Turner, School Librarian, Westside High School (Omaha, NE). For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=11787 November 27 (12-1pm) / Google Analytics for the Enthusiastic Beginner (Nonprofit Webinars) Wonder what all the hype is about around web analytics? Join us for this overview of Google Analytics, a FREE web analytics tool that shows you how visitors are using your site. We will start from the very beginning and hit the highlights. This overview is for beginners and executives that want to know the value of the tool but not necessarily how to operate it! Takeaways: you will learn how to define the business objectives for your web site; you will see how easy it is to create a simple report and email it to your colleagues; you will learn how to find the most and least popular pages on your web site; and you will learn how Google Analytics is able to capture data on your visitors which may change the way you surf the web. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/11272012-google-analytics-for-the-enthusiastic-beginner/ November 28 (5:30-6:30 pm) / The Evolving Career of a Public Librarian [Career Colloquium] (SJSU/SLIS) Are you thinking about working in the public library setting or wondering if this career path is a good fit for you? Find out what's different about the public library setting today and what this means for the future of public librarians. Learn the hiring trends, how to get your foot in the door, interview practices, and the skills that one needs to be successful in today's public library. This is a good opportunity to ask questions. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/colloquia/Fall%202012 November 28 (10-11 am) / How Emotional Intelligence Drives Effective Leadership (American Management Association) This webcast gives you a comprehensive overview of how emotional intelligence drives effective leadership. It explains, in a concise way, the brain-basis of leading yourself and others. The emphasis is on information that can be applied by any leader at any level. Distinct leadership styles will be discussed, along with their effects on the climate of a business. You will learn how to develop and implement emotional intelligence competencies in yourself and others, and how to manage emotions for optimal performance. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx November 28 (9-11 am) / Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Reference (Tech Talk / NCompass) Meet "Pixel," the chatbot at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln Library. Artificial intelligence is enabling Pixel and other types of chatbots to be trained and developed to guide and support students navigating the dense library website and complex databases. See Pixel in action and discuss the future of reference services as libraries incorporate artificial intelligence tools. Speakers: DeeAnn Allison, Director, Professor, Computer Operations and Research Services, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Lorna M Dawes, Lecturer. Learning Community Librarian, University of Nebraska. In this monthly feature of NCompass Live, the NLC's Technology Innovation Librarian, Michael Sauers, will discuss the tech news of the month and share new and exciting tech for your library. There will also be plenty of time in each episode for you to ask your tech questions. So, bring your questions with you, or send them in ahead of time, and Michael will have your answers. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=11780 November 28 (10-11 am) / Data Drive Decision Making for Nonprofits (Nonprofit Webinars) "Someone told us we need to do a survey," the process often begins. A survey is only one piece of a data-driven strategic process, which really begins with articulation of the core issue, and ends with an assessment of how the strategy worked. In this session we will learn the 12 stages of a data-driven process, and show a full illustration of a project. Participants will also learn how to put together a simple one-page project planning brief. Takeaways: learn the 12 stages of a data-driven decision-making process; understand the basics of when to choose different methodologies such as surveys, focus groups, interviews, and more; practice developing a one-page project planning brief. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/11282012-data-driven-decision-making-for-nonprofits/ November 29 (12-1 pm) / Transforming Communities through Apps (TechSoup) Interested in discovering more about developing apps to transform your community? Join us on Thursday, November 29 at 11 a.m. Pacific time for a webinar designed especially for nonprofits and libraries! This webinar is the second part of a series on apps, as part of the App It Up project: Transforming Communities. We'll feature guests from nonprofits and libraries who will share their hands-on experience with you. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/events November 29 (1-2:30 pm) / Leader as Coach 3: Set Developmental Goals and Use Model to Conduct a Counseling Session (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) Use DEVELOPS model to set developmental goals for employees. Practice using model to hone effectiveness. Learn and apply how to conduct a counseling session using COACH model and practice the skill. For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html November 30 (9-10 am) / Tech Tools with Tine: 1 Hour of Photo Fun (Instagram, Animoto, Google Goggles) (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) Please join us for a special series with technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, all about popular online tools. The series is meant to be short on talk about library context and higher concepts. It's really all about the tools themselves! Our aim is to demonstrate how to use one tool in each webinar in under 60 minutes with time for Q&A built in. For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html Cheers, Darci ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant * Library Development Services Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 503-378-2527 darci.hanning at state.or.us Ask me about Plinkit! http://www.plinkit.org/ http://oregon.plinkit.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From youthlibrary at co.lake.or.us Tue Nov 13 14:01:39 2012 From: youthlibrary at co.lake.or.us (Elizabeth LaShomb) Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:01:39 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] packets for newborns Message-ID: <94AA56A49C238D449AD505EAE2F9E8600207774E5A45@mail1.LakeCounty.com> Hello everyone! We have been giving out packets to families with newborns including early lit. information and a couple of board books. We are looking to update our packets. We would love to hear what is working for you. Do you have favorite pamlets or booklets? Handout sources to share? Thanks! Elizabeth LaShomb Lake County Libraries 513 Center St. Lakeview, OR 97630 541-947-6019 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Tue Nov 13 15:16:58 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:16:58 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Provide input on national online summer reading project Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2431F27701@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> ALA's Public Library Association would like your input regarding development of a national digital summer reading project. Here is the description of their project: Summer Reading Goes Digital That's the end goal of a new initiative from the Public Library Association (PLA) - to create a national digital summer reading (NDSR) website application available to all libraries in the U.S. through the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). The proposed shareable website will make it simple for public libraries to energize their existing programs with dynamic qualities and start interacting with their young patrons like never before. But first, we have to make a plan! Please take this survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ndsr) to tell them about your summer reading program, your summer reading needs, and what you want in an online summer reading program. More information? Go here: http://summerreading.pla.org/ Question? Contact: Barbara A. Macikas T: 312.280.5028 E: bmacikas at ala.org Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From AMEUCHEL at ci.tualatin.or.us Wed Nov 14 13:36:00 2012 From: AMEUCHEL at ci.tualatin.or.us (AIMEE MEUCHEL) Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:36:00 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Library Camp In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <7548B27D8AAFED41A13C1D7CB60350A201484022@Tual-Exchange.ci.tualatin.or.us> Have any of you put on a library camp during the summer? I'm thinking this would be an awesome program for my TLC to take charge of but I need ideas, experience, and considerations! Thanks, Aimee Aimee Meuchel Teen Services Librarian City of Tualatin | Tualatin Public Library 18878 SW Martinazzi Avenue, Tualatin, OR 97062-7092 503-691-3083 | www.ci.tualatin.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Thu Nov 15 09:36:51 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:36:51 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Announcing the winners of the Think Big Save for College $1, 000 Oregon College Savings Plans Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2431F337B3@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Please excuse the cross-posting? I please to announce the Think Big Save for College winners! For more details, please read the following press release that went out yesterday. 1. Amy Thomas of Eugene, Eugene Public Library 2. Emily Hacking of Happy Valley, Clackamas County Library - Sunnyside Library 3. Jeff Bodily of Burns, Harney County Library 4. Jessica Corio of Tualatin, Tualatin Public Library 5. Julie Sak of Boardman, Oregon Trail District - Boardman Library 6. Kariann Meyers, of West Linn, West Linn Public Library 7. Leanne Lai of Corvallis, Corvallis Benton County Public Library 8. Michele Morgan of Hillsboro, Hillsboro Main Library 9. Paula Bruno of Happy Valley, Clackamas County Library - Sunnyside Library 10. Robert & Deborah Kontra of Corvallis, Corvallis Benton County Public Library 11. Rosemarie Braden of Portland, Multnomah County Library - Sellwood-Moreland Library 12. Taia Gelhaus of Albany, Corvallis Benton County Public Library 13. Tatiana Maldonado of Madras, Deschutes Public Library System - Redmond Library As you may remember, we are not redrawing if any of the 15 people selected in the random drawing do not claim their prizes due to timeline issues. However, the libraries listed on the entry form of those who didn?t claim their prize still receive $500. The libraries whose winners did not claim their prize are Cedar Mill Community Library and Albany Public Library. Congratulations to the winning libraries and thank you to all participating libraries for supporting this program and promoting saving for college. At the OLA Children?s Services Division and Oregon Young Adult Network meetings in October we discussed the following issues with the Oregon summer reading sweepstakes. I thought the rest of you would also like to know? * Families who already have Oregon College Savings Plan accounts may enter the summer reading sweepstakes! If they win, then the $1,000 is deposited into their existing account. * Concerned about junk mail? Families entering the sweepstakes should not receive information from the Oregon College Savings Plan unless they check the box on the sweepstakes entry form that says ?I would like more information on the Oregon College Savings Plan.? * There are no sweepstakes materials in other languages because the Oregon College Savings Plan cannot afford to comply with the legal requirements. If the Oregon College Savings Plan translates any sweepstakes materials they are legally required to translate the entire product and the product must go through legal review and approval by a speaker of that language. Translating their products into Spanish is a high priority for them as well as for libraries. Every winter I discuss this issue with them as we are planning for the next summer?s sweepstakes and I will continue to do so regardless of budget constraints. Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 [master logo.jpg] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Crabb November 14, 2012 503-314-7583 | chris at weinsteinpr.com Oregon College Savings Plan Awards Nearly $20,000 Through Summer Reading Program 13 Oregonians receive $1,000 college savings accounts; Oregon public libraries receive an additional $6,500 SALEM, Ore. - Thirteen lucky Oregonians now have a head start on saving for college; their names were randomly drawn as winners in THINK BIG Save for College, a statewide campaign designed to promote summer reading programs held at public libraries around the state. The Oregon College Savings Plan sponsored the program in partnership with the Oregon State Library and Oregon Library Association. Overall, the Oregon College Savings Plan awarded $19,500: each of the 13 winners-up to three from each Oregon congressional district-received a $1,000 Oregon College Savings Plan account, and the winner?s library received $500. ?It?s so important to support summer reading programs for Oregon families,? said Michael Parker, executive director of the Oregon 529 College Savings Network. ?If we can get kids to enjoy reading now, we?re setting them up for greater success in school and in life.? According to the Oregon State Library, nearly 194,000 children and teens participated in the summer reading programs offered at public libraries throughout Oregon, reading 188,565 books and 949,418 pages. More than 76,000 participants reached their reading goals and finished the summer reading program. ?We are very proud of our partnership with the Oregon College Savings Plan,? said MaryKay Dahlgreen, Oregon State Librarian. ?We appreciate the contribution of the Oregon College Savings Plan in encouraging Oregon children to participate in their local library summer reading program.? Exactly 4,525 children and teens entered the THINK BIG Save for College program. This year?s winners included: * Leanne Lai of Corvallis, Corvallis Benton County * Amy Thomas of Eugene, Eugene Public Library * Taia Gelhaus of Albany, Corvallis Benton County Public Library * Kariann Meyers, of West Linn, West Linn Public Library * Robert & Deborah Kontra of Corvallis, Corvallis Benton County Public Library * Jeff Bodily of Burns, Harney County Library * Julie Sak of Boardman, Oregon Trail District - Boardman Library * Tatiana Maldonado of Madras, Deschutes Public Library System - Redmond Library * Jessica Corio of Tualatin, Tualatin Public Library * Michele Morgan of Hillsboro, Hillsboro Main Library * Rosemarie Braden of Portland, Multnomah County Library - Sellwood-Moreland Library * Paula Bruno of Happy Valley, Clackamas County Library - Sunnyside Library * Emily Hacking of Happy Valley, Clackamas County Library - Sunnyside Library As part of its sponsorship, the Oregon College Savings Plan also underwrote a series of free special performances in libraries in communities with a population of 10,000 or less. The goal was to engage and motivate young readers, while helping these smaller libraries drive traffic and encourage summer reading. About The Oregon College Savings Plan The Oregon College Savings Plan, which is part of the Oregon 529 College Savings Network, launched in January 2001 and has grown to more than $750 million in assets as of September 30, 2012. Since 2010, the plan has been managed by TIAA?CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. An account can be opened for as little as $25 or $15 per pay period by payroll deduction. For more information about the Oregon College Savings Plan, its investment options and how to enroll, visit OregonCollegeSavings.com or call toll free 866?772?8464. # # # Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing in the Oregon College Savings Plan. Please visit OregonCollegeSavings.com for a Plan Disclosure Booklet with this and more information. Read it carefully. 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We have a web page with 18 nominees, where people can post comments about each title. Later in December we'll narrow it down to 6-8 titles, based on the comments we're receiving, staff feedback, and reviews. We'll have sets if those books at each library, plus additional copies that check out. Then we'll have online voting the week of January 21. Take a look at the website for a chance to see some of the best of the year. And let me know if you think we've missed a title that stands out for you. www.deschuteslibrary.org/celebrate75 Heather McNeil Youth Services Manager Deschutes Public Library (541) 617-7099 http://www.deschuteslibrary.org [NewColorLogo.png] Know More. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From jennifer.maurer at state.or.us Thu Nov 15 17:55:10 2012 From: jennifer.maurer at state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:55:10 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] battle of the books In-Reply-To: <20121115183220.a99c74787c7bc34ece2bdac90a2ddf78.93fbede9d9.wbe@email09.secureserver.net> References: <20121115183220.a99c74787c7bc34ece2bdac90a2ddf78.93fbede9d9.wbe@email09.secureserver.net> Message-ID: Hi Melissa, I took this description from the Oregon Battle of the Books wiki (http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/w/page/5653620/FrontPage): ?The Oregon Battle of the Books, OBOB, is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries in conjunction with a Library Services and Technology Act grant. Students in 3rd-12th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. The mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students.? There?s more explanation in the introduction from the 2012-13 handbook that I found on the wiki (http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/w/file/57890966/Handbook2012-2013.doc): ?Lists of books are chosen, and questions are written for each grade level division. Students read the books, discuss them, quiz each other on the contents, and then compete in teams of four students to correctly answer questions based on the books in a ?quiz show? format. Questions may begin with the words "In Which Book" so that the answer will be a title and author or there may be ?Content? questions with the title of the book supplied. Teams may participate at local, district, regional, and state levels of competition. New lists of sixteen titles for each level are compiled each year by the selection committee based on the ?Criteria for the Selection of Titles.? An attempt is made to vary the titles chosen according to genre and difficulty so that readers may encounter a broad range of books.? This brochure explains a bit more and lists the books for this year?s battles: http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/w/file/53200001/OBOB%20Brochure%202013.doc. If you have more questions after exploring the resources above, I would recommend contacting someone on the OBOB committee. Elke Bruton, who works at the Oregon State Library, is the current chair of the committee. elke.bruton at state.or.us Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.? From: kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of mshafer at bakerlib.org Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 5:32 PM To: kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [kids-lib] battle of the books Just asked by director to find out some info on battle of the books. Let's just say ... I've heard of it... and that's about all! HELP!! Any suggestions? Melissa Shafer Baker County Public Library Baker City, Oregon -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Fri Nov 16 08:21:48 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:21:48 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] battle of the books In-Reply-To: References: <20121115183220.a99c74787c7bc34ece2bdac90a2ddf78.93fbede9d9.wbe@email09.secureserver.net> Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2431F35E03@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Hello! I would also like to add that public libraries may use their Ready to Read Grant to purchase Oregon Battle of the Books titles. These are great titles to provide during the summer reading program so kids can get a head start on the upcoming battle during the school year! Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Jennifer Maurer Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 5:55 PM To: mshafer at bakerlib.org; kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: Re: [kids-lib] battle of the books Hi Melissa, I took this description from the Oregon Battle of the Books wiki (http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/w/page/5653620/FrontPage): ?The Oregon Battle of the Books, OBOB, is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries in conjunction with a Library Services and Technology Act grant. Students in 3rd-12th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. The mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students.? There?s more explanation in the introduction from the 2012-13 handbook that I found on the wiki (http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/w/file/57890966/Handbook2012-2013.doc): ?Lists of books are chosen, and questions are written for each grade level division. Students read the books, discuss them, quiz each other on the contents, and then compete in teams of four students to correctly answer questions based on the books in a ?quiz show? format. Questions may begin with the words "In Which Book" so that the answer will be a title and author or there may be ?Content? questions with the title of the book supplied. Teams may participate at local, district, regional, and state levels of competition. New lists of sixteen titles for each level are compiled each year by the selection committee based on the ?Criteria for the Selection of Titles.? An attempt is made to vary the titles chosen according to genre and difficulty so that readers may encounter a broad range of books.? This brochure explains a bit more and lists the books for this year?s battles: http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/w/file/53200001/OBOB%20Brochure%202013.doc. If you have more questions after exploring the resources above, I would recommend contacting someone on the OBOB committee. Elke Bruton, who works at the Oregon State Library, is the current chair of the committee. elke.bruton at state.or.us Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.? From: kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of mshafer at bakerlib.org Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 5:32 PM To: kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [kids-lib] battle of the books Just asked by director to find out some info on battle of the books. Let's just say ... I've heard of it... and that's about all! HELP!! Any suggestions? Melissa Shafer Baker County Public Library Baker City, Oregon -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From esther_creslib at centurytel.net Fri Nov 16 17:39:58 2012 From: esther_creslib at centurytel.net (Esther Moberg) Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:39:58 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Nominations are now open for the Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award! Updated Information!! Message-ID: Please note the deadline of January 27th and updated contacted information for submitting the forms. Do you know someone who has done an outstanding job serving the children of Oregon? Have you worked with an amazing librarian, Oregon author, or educator that has knocked your socks off in their achievements for the children of Oregon or children's literature? Nominate them for the Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award! Nomination eligibility requirements are as follows: * The person shall reside principally in Oregon. * The award shall be given for personal accomplishments to recognize the individual's contribution and shall not be conferred upon an individual representing the accomplishments of many. * Only living persons may be considered for the award. Please include the following in the award submissions: * Nominee's name * Nominee's title, address, and phone (if known) * Description of the nominee's significant and lasting contributions over the years that have benefited the children of Oregon. * Letters of support are welcome, but not required. The Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award, presented by the Children's Services Division of the Oregon Library Association, at the OLA Annual Conference, is given in memory of the noted Oregon teacher, journalist and author of children's books. Nominations for the award shall be accepted from Children's Division members, OLA members and members of the Lampman Award Committee. Current Lampman Committee members are not eligible to be nominated. Nominations will be accepted through January 27th, 2013. The award is given in memory of Evelyn Sibley Lampman (1907-1980), noted Oregon teacher, journalist, and author of children's books. Please send all nomination materials to Esther Moberg Esthermariem at Hotmail.com or care of Esther Moberg at the Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway St., Seaside, OR 97138. For more information on the award and the current committee, click here: http://www.olaweb.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=131 Esther Moberg 503-298-1078 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jennifer.maurer at state.or.us Tue Nov 27 17:15:55 2012 From: jennifer.maurer at state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:15:55 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Who in Schools Should Know About LearningExpress Library? Message-ID: Please pardon the cross posting, but if you reach out to the K12 community, you might find this helpful. Right after the OASL Fall Conference, I asked for feedback about how you spread the word about LearningExpress Library (LEL). I only heard back from one person: I have made a PowerPoint explaining how Learning Express/oslis works and what is offered. We show this to our students in their Advisory sessions. I also hand out the Learning Express bookmarks as well as a bookmark I made that has the oslis information on it. Great ideas! I think the lack of responses may be reflective of a few conditions. One, we're all busy. (I get that, but please try to schedule some time for this. We've had it for about two years now.) Two, LearningExpress Library is very different from periodicals databases like Gale, which makes some hesitant to tackle it. (I get that, too. Know that there are tutorials and webinars.) Three, LEL covers A LOT of bases, and it can be overwhelming to know who to target when promoting it in your school or district. I understand number three, too, and that's the focus of this email. Here are some ideas about who to tell about LEL and why. AP Teachers ? LearningExpress Library has AP practice exams for biology, calculus, chemistry, English language and composition, English literature and composition, European history, U.S. government, and U.S. history. ? There are two practice exams per section per subject area. ? Check out the learning center called College Preparation for more resources. Math Teachers ? LEL has eBooks, eTests, and some eCourses to develop basic and advanced math skills. ? There are resources related to algebra, data analysis, geometry, statistics, trigonometry, and more. ? There are some tools to help students pass grade-level math tests. ? Explore the math areas under these four learning centers: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and College Students. Language Arts Teachers ? LEL has eBooks, eTests, and some eCourses to develop reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and spelling skills. ? There are some tools to help students pass grade-level reading tests. ? Explore the language arts areas under these four learning centers: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and College Students. Technology Teachers ? LearningExpress Library offers courses to learn several Adobe (like Photoshop) and Microsoft (like Excel) applications as well as to better understand Windows and Mac operating systems. ? Multiple versions are covered, and many cover multiple ability levels (basic, intermediate, or advanced). Counselors ? College Bound: These resources are for students and parents of students trying to get into college. o Admissions Tests ? LEL has practice tests for PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and ACT. ? This includes areas like critical reading, math, and writing. ? The writing portions of many tests can be machine-scored. o Other College-Bound Resources ? eBooks about test-taking skills improvement ? eBooks about writing college admissions essays ? College placement preparation tools for ACCUPLACER, ASSET, and COMPASS o Check out the learning center called College Preparation for more resources. ? GED: Do your counselors help students who previously dropped out of school? o LEL has GED practice exams, preparation courses for various subject areas, and general skills improvement tools. o A few practice tests and an eBook are available in Spanish. o Check out the learning center called GED Preparation for more resources. ? Careers: Counselors help students explore careers and prepare for career exams. o LEL has practice versions of career exams ranging from air traffic controller to plumbing and from cosmetology to teaching. o There are eBooks to support some career exploration or skill development, from Math for the Trades to Best Green Careers. o Check out the learning center called Jobs & Careers as well as Job Search & Workplace Skills for more resources. ? Job Search & Workplace Skills: Counselors help some students who are looking for jobs, now or after graduating. o Is workplace writing a problem? Take a business writing course. o Explore eBooks about finding jobs, courses about interviewing, and resources to help craft resumes and cover letters. o Check out the learning center called Job Search & Workplace Skills for more resources. I didn't even touch on everything that LEL covers, but I don't want to overwhelm. (Too late, you say?! Sorry!) :) Think about the timing of the contact. For example, if AP tests are in April, approach those teachers at least two months in advance so everyone has time to take advantage of the resources. Once you get folks interested, they might want to know about creating accounts and accessing tutorials and webinars. See the email below for that information. Questions? Please ask. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.? From: oslist-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:oslist-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Jennifer Maurer Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 3:51 PM To: OSLIST (oslist at listsmart.osl.state.or.us) Subject: [oslist] Questions Asked about LearningExpress Library at OASL Conference Session (Input Requested) Before I jump into my LearningExpress Library information, I want to say thanks to everyone who worked on the OASL fall conference committee. I was impressed with the mix of useful and interesting session options and felt like the choices were valuable for librarians, library media managers, classroom teachers, and technology folks. Also, things went smoothly for me both as a presenter and attendee, and I know a lot of worked happened behind the scenes to make that so. Kudos on a great conference! During Saturday's LearningExpress Library session at the OASL fall conference, the participants asked a lot of really good questions, so I thought I'd share some of them (and the answers!) here. Q: If I didn't add my email address to my account when I registered, can I add it now? A: Yes. To add or change your email address associated with your LEL account, follow these steps: ? Click on the LEL icon found on any OSLIS Find Information page. (Ex: http://secondary.oslis.org/find-information) ? Enter your username and password in the Returning User Login area at the bottom of the LEL homepage. ? Click on My Center in the blue area at the top of the page. ? Click on Change Your Settings at the top of the column on the left. ? Add or update the email address in the text box and click on Submit. (You will get a message indicating, "You have successfully changed your email.") Note: If users do not associate an email address with their LEL accounts, they will have to rely on LearningExpress customer service, available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm Eastern time, to try to get a login reminder. With an email address associated with your account, users can utilize the Forgot Your Password? link to receive an immediate reminder about their username and password. (800) 295-9556 ext. 2 libraries at learningexpressllc.com Q: Can I view LEL's eBooks on my iPad? A: Yes. LearningExpress Library's eBooks are in PDF format, and viewing them works the same on an iPad as it does on a regular computer. If you are having problems, maybe your wifi connection is weak or is in heavy use? If you experience persistent problems with access that you feel is unrelated to your wifi connection, please let me know. Here's the complete list of LEL's eBooks, http://www.learnatest.com/lel/index.cfm/ebookList, which is just one way to access them. Q: Does LearningExpress offer online training? A: Yes, LearningExpress offers a free webinar to learn about LEL every other Wednesday, either at 9am or noon Pacific. Scroll to the bottom of the training page for access to an archived version of the guided tour. Plus, LEL has a robust built-in help section. http://www.learningexpressllc.com/support/webinars/home.cfm http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/index.cfm/help Do you know that while the Gale login is good for everyone in your school district, each user creates his or her own login on LearningExpress Library? http://oslis.org/oslissupport/announcements/2010-announcements/november-8-2010 Do you know why you need to start your LEL account creation via OSLIS? http://oslis.org/oslissupport/announcements/2011/january-14-2011 Do you know that LearningExpress Library can be accessed in Oregon Career Information Systems, for schools that already subscribe to CIS? http://oslis.org/oslissupport/announcements/2011/november-14-2011 Ok, now I am asking for your help. What strategies or methods have you used to spread the word about LearningExpress Library in your school or district? Please share your success stories with me, and I'll post the ideas later. 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American Decades: 2000-2009 Gale, 2011 Description: Covers monumental events and groundbreaking individuals as well as details of Americans' daily lives. Supports historical research in disciplines from the arts and business to law, medicine, technology and social trends. This volume updates the 10 volume set, American Decades Primary Sources, which covers 1900-1999 and was published in 2004. This reference source is also available in another database available through the statewide contract, US History in Context. This resource provides a mix of reference works, journal articles, and primary and multimedia sources (including government documents, audio, video, and image galleries). More detailed info about the contents of the database can be found at the Gale web site: http://www.gale.cengage.com/title_lists/ This is a great tool for middle, high school, and undergraduate students doing history research that requires primary source material. If you need any assistance accessing these resources through the statewide contract, please contact me. Please remember that, as with all of the statewide Gale databases, the reference titles provided through the state GVRL contract are available only for the duration of the contract. If your library would like to purchase permanent access to reference works in GVRL, please contact your Gale sales representative. Arlene Weible Electronic Services Consultant Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator Library Development Oregon State Library 250 Winter St NE Salem OR, 97301 503-378-5020 arlene.weible at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/technology/sdlp/index.aspx -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Fri Nov 30 08:25:16 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:25:16 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Online professional development opportunities Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2431F3E443@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Hello! I just received the following announcement of upcoming webinars in December 2012 through May 2013. These webinars are a great professional development opportunity for children's library staff who don't have a lot of time or resources. The webinars are one or two hour interactive online sessions that you take participate in at your desk which means no additional time or money is required for traveling. Sessions are $55 per person or $195 for groups. If you can't make the live session, a few webinars are archived so you can watch them whenever works for you and are available to purchase for $25. The down side is that archived webinars aren't interactive so you can't ask questions of the presenter or 'talk' with fellow participants, the plus side is that you can still learn great information on your own schedule. Questions? Contact: Dan Rude Membership/Marketing Specialist Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) drude at ala.org 312.280.2164 Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: Dan Rude [mailto:drude at ala.org] Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 8:08 AM To: alsc-l at ala.org Subject: [alsc-l] Upcoming ALSC Webinars - December 2012 Upcoming ALSC Webinars - December 2012 This winter, make plans to attend an ALSC webinar. A convenient way to get professional development on the go, these webinars are taught by experienced instructors in a comfortable Adobe Connect setting. In one hour or so, you'll have more than a few ideas to use in your library! ALSC members: don't forget that all webinar related to the 75th Anniversary of the Caldecott Medal are free! For more information on these webinars - such as times, fees, and registration - please visit the ALSC webinar site: http://www.ala.org/alsc/edcareeers/profdevelopment/alscweb/webinars. Below is a calendar of upcoming webinars: December Every Child Ready to Read: How to Train and Motivate Adults to Foster School Readiness Thur., Dec. 6, 2012, 11 AM - 12:30 PM CT January Seeing the World through a Different Lens: International Films for Youth Tues., Jan. 15, 2013, Noon - 1 PM CT February Expanding the Caldecott Experience: Programming with Caldecott Winning and Honor Books Wed., Feb. 20, 2013, 11 AM - Noon CT* Seeing the World through a Different Lens: International Films for Youth Thurs., Feb. 21, 2013, 11 AM - Noon CT March Get to Know the Caldecott Winners Tues., Mar. 12, 2013, 5 - 6 PM CT Seeing the World through a Different Lens: International Films for Youth Thurs., Mar. 14, 2013, 4 - 5 PM CT April Expanding the Caldecott Experience: Programming with Caldecott Winning and Honor Books Tues., Apr. 9, 2013, 6 - 7 PM CT* Seeing the World through a Different Lens: International Films for Youth Tues., Apr. 23, 2013, 5 - 6 PM CT May Get to Know the Caldecott Winners Thurs., May 16, 2012, 1 - 2 PM CT *This webinar is being offered free to personal ALSC members. Registration for non-members is $55. Archived Webinars Missed a webinar you wanted to attend? Don't worry! ALSC presents archived versions of webinars, which are offered at a discounted price. Archived webinars cost only $25. Please note that recorded versions are not available until all of the live sessions of that webinar have taken place. See the complete list of archived webinars at: http://www.ala.org/alsc/webinararchive ALSC Online Education Proposals Have an idea for an ALSC webinar or online course? The ALSC Education Committee is adding to ALSC's online course and webinar offerings. If you are interested in teaching a course or webinar, please fill out the online education proposal form found at ALSC's website: http://www.ala.org/alsc/online-education-proposal Dan Rude Membership/Marketing Specialist Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) drude at ala.org 312.280.2164 This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential information and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify me immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message; please do not copy it or use it for any purposes, or disclose its contents to any other person. Thank you for your cooperation. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: